Dear students and families,
With joy this week, GFSS welcomed hundreds of students from our District 51 East Boundary schools (Christina Lake, Hutton, Perley and GFSS) to participate in the District Science Fair. I was so impressed by so many curious tales of inquiry that our students discovered. Congratulations to grade 8 student, Trinity Anthony-Scott, who claimed the top prize for her grade. As an inclusive public school, our mission is to see our all students flourish and I give thanks to all the educators and volunteers for bringing the science fair to our district so successfully.
Also, this past week students requested their courses for next fall. Over the coming months we will build a 25/26 timetable and share that information when it is ready. Students, if you missed the selection session, please visit our counsellors, Mr. McKaig and/or Ms. Webster.
I would like to send another reminder for all parents and guardians that GFSS is hosting family conferences on March 12th. We believe parents are partners in the success of our students. Please book online appointments with your child’s teachers for a face-to-face (or telephone) informal update. Communication is important to us. Let’s get together and learn how things are progressing for your child and share ideas you and teachers have for further growth. The deadline for booking is March 10th. Please click here for full instructions or condensed instructions how to register for an appointment and contact us if you need any help.
This week closes our winter season with a drama talent show on Tuesday (6:30) and some fun on Thursday with the ‘Great Dodgeball Throwdown’ – Which grade will rise to the top?
Limləmt (thank you in Nsyilxcən)
~Tom Eccleston, GFSS Principal
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Special notes and reminders…
- Learn how important vaccines are to prevent measles in young people with this new information sheet from Interior Health.
- Link to the Parent version of the Student Learning Survey
- There is no PAC meeting this month. Our next meeting is April 28 at 6pm.
For your calendar…
- Mar 11, 2:30 Early dismissal
- Mar 11, 6:30 Senior drama talent show (doors open @ 6:00)
- Mar 12, 2:45 Family conferences (book appointments online)
- Mar 13 Last day before break
- Mar 31 School in session
- Apr 1-2 Grad photo retakes
- Apr 8 Literacy Assessments (gr. 10s)
- Apr 14 Scholarship applications due